{"id":1817131,"date":"2019-06-12T09:59:43","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T08:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hipposandals-for-your-horse\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:48:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:48:56","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-hipposandals-for-your-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hipposandals-for-your-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Hipposandals for Your Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The benefits of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hippo-sandals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0because they are removable, offer full coverage, and are flexible; they allow for the loading of the entire foot, provide true axial load when necessary, and enable traction adjustments on a daily or even hourly basis as conditions change. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To help you select the perfect pair for your horse, this guide brings together everything you need to know.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hipposandales-cheveaux-1.jpg\" alt=\"hipposandals horses 1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hipposandales-cheveaux-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hipposandales-cheveaux-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why do horses wear horseshoes?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wild horses do not need horseshoes. They consume their natural diet and roam freely across diverse and primarily dry terrain. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">clogs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0wild horses tend to wear their hooves down naturally, and their constant movement across natural terrain causes the soles of their hooves to become thick and hard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The heavy, soft soil of a pasture does not support the hoof in the same way as the arid lands from which horses originate. Domesticated horses, which subsist primarily on grain, walk on smooth or soft surfaces and have limited range of motion; as a result, they generally have thinner soles and more fragile hooves, which requires\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hippo-sandals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0high-quality\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/equi-clic.com\/fr\/hipposandales\/6482-scoot-boots.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">scoot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0boots<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Their hooves are more prone to cracking and splitting rather than wearing down smoothly and evenly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Horses that must remain in stables face another challenge. Ammonia in collected urine softens and weakens the keratin of the hoof wall. This is one of the many reasons why proper stall management and cleaning are absolutely essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do you decide if your horse needs shoes?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keep in mind that &#8220;to shoe or not to shoe&#8221; is not a permanent decision. Your horse may require a specific type of shoe now, a different type under other circumstances, and no shoes at all in other situations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To determine whether your horse needs shoeing, consider these seven factors with your farrier and\/or veterinarian:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are your horse&#8217;s hooves smooth, strong, and well-formed?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does your horse have good conformation?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does your horse suffer from muscular, skeletal, or joint issues?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is your horse&#8217;s workload light, moderate, or heavy?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is your horse getting enough exercise?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does your horse have enough time to graze?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is your horse suffering from an illness, disease, or injury that requires shoeing?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your horse is not currently experiencing any hoof issues and you do not anticipate any changes in its environment or workload, shoes may prove unnecessary.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ici.radio-canada.ca\/nouvelle\/1173203\/la-journee-nationale-du-cheval-celebree-a-la-ferme-equestre-coeur-corico-de-moisie\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">veterinary\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and your blacksmith<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0&#8230;regarding any concerns about hooves. Recognize your horse&#8217;s individual traits as well as your own needs. Listen closely to the advice of your veterinarian and farrier. By working together, you will surely find the ideal treatment for your horse.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The advantages of hippo-sandals are that they are removable, offer full coverage, are flexible, allow for loading of the entire foot, provide true axial loading when necessary, and allow traction to be adjusted daily or even hourly as conditions change. To help you select the best pair for your horse, this guide brings together everything you need to know on the subject. Why do horses wear sandals? Wild horses do not need shoes. They eat the diet they are meant to eat and move freely across varied, primarily dry terrain. The hooves of wild horses tend to wear down properly, and their constant movement on natural ground causes the sole of their hooves to become thick and hard. The heavy, soft soil of a pasture does not support the hoof in the same way the arid lands of a horse&#8217;s origin would. Domesticated horses, which live primarily on grain, walk on smooth or soft surfaces, and have limited movement, generally have thinner soles and more fragile hooves, which necessitates high-quality hippo-sandals such as Scoot Boots. Their hooves are more prone to cracking and splitting rather than wearing down smoothly and evenly. Horses that must remain in stables face another challenge. The ammonia in collected urine softens and weakens the keratin of the hoof wall. This is one of many reasons why proper stall management and cleaning are absolutely essential. How do you decide if your horse needs shoes? Keep in mind that &#8220;to shoe or not to shoe&#8221; is not a permanent question. Your horse may need one type of shoe now, a different type under other circumstances, and no shoes at all in other situations. To determine whether or not to shoe your horse, consider these seven factors with your farrier and\/or your veterinarian: Are your horse&#8217;s hooves smooth, strong, and well-formed? Does your horse have good conformation? Does your horse have muscular, bone, or joint issues? Is your horse&#8217;s workload light, moderate, or heavy? Does your horse get enough exercise? Does your horse have enough time to graze? Does your horse suffer from an illness, disease, or injury that would require shoeing? If your horse has no hoof problems now and you do not anticipate any changes in situation or workload, shoes may prove unnecessary. Consult your veterinarian and your farrier regarding any hoof concerns. Recognize your horse&#8217;s individual traits as well as your own needs. Listen closely to the advice of your veterinarian and your farrier. By working together, you will surely find the ideal treatment for your horse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1984,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[246],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1817131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1817131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1817131"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1817131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1817136,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1817131\/revisions\/1817136"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1817131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1817131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1817131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}